Example sentences of "but i [verb] [pron] [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I unlocked the passenger door of the Transit for them but I thought it best not to open it for them or offer them a hand up and in . |
| 2 | I wanted to trail her back home but I thought it best not to go to too fast |
| 3 | ‘ It is frustrating but I tried my best and it 's no point getting angry . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ But I do my best . |
| 5 | ‘ I am not a very good Muslim , ’ he said , ‘ but I do my best . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Mr Lawler will be upset that I 'm only bringing him eight brace , but I did my best , ’ Maggie said as they pulled away . |
| 7 | I was at once interested but I did my best to suppress the instant flicker in my eyes . |
| 8 | But I did my best . |